The end of the adventure – UK2USA becomes USA2UK
August 16, 2020
We sold our bus! Now we really do have to accept the skoolie travel adventure is over. Or is it?
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Travelling in a Skoolie
In 2019 we gave up our jobs, took the kids out of school and headed to America for the ultimate road trip in a converted Skoolie.
Read more about our epic adventure and find out how we did it, where we went, what we learnt and what we brought home with us.
Black Lives Matter in the Rural South
June 29, 2020
We were surprised to find no acknowledgement of the Black Lives Matter campaign as we travelled through four of the Southern States of America. What was going on?
Guest blog: a visitor’s viewpoint
May 18, 2020
What is Skoolie life like from a visitor’s viewpoint. I have visited twice and this is what I found.
The impact of Covid-19 on Skoolie life
May 5, 2020
What happens when you are travelling in a Skoolie when a global pandemic hits? The surprising complications caused by Covid-19.
Kit’s Guest Blog – A Magical Day at Harry Potter World
April 30, 2020
Harry Potter at Universal through the eyes of a nine year old
Finding Fun in Florida
March 28, 2020
Florida was a challenge – everything was booked and we almost didn’t go. We had to get creative to make it work and, when we did, we found some of our best Skoolie experiences.
Lessons in Louisiana and Mississippi
March 13, 2020
Louisiana and Mississippi gave us our first taste of the Deep South and we found there were many lessons to learn.
Taking Skoolie-life for granted in Texas
February 26, 2020
It’s easy to take things for granted when you travel for a long time. Every day you wake up to a beautiful view, every drive
Arizona and New Mexico – searching for friends in the desert
January 16, 2020
We are over the six-month hub, half way through our trip. It has had a funny effect on all of us.
Adapting to life in a Skoolie in California
December 31, 2019
California in a Skoolie – it was not what we expected.
Sun, sea, Seattle smiles and home-schooling in the Skoolie
December 6, 2019
The Washington and Oregon Coastline
coincided with the start of home-schooling in the Skoolie -a learning curve for all of us Chimps!
Crossing the border – one month in a Skoolie in Canada
October 28, 2019
We took a month out of our U.S journey, crossed the border into Canada and packed two more people into our bus. Fun times!
Glacier National Park: Should you visit late in the season?
October 3, 2019
Our review of a packed week in Glacier National Park. We risked the changing weather, arriving after Labor Day when the park starts to shut down. It was totally worth it.
Beg, borrow and (get it for a) steal – budgeting for a family gap year
September 23, 2019
How can we afford a family gap year in a skoolie and has our budget gone to plan?
How to go to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park on a budget
August 13, 2019
Can you do Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park on a budget and at the last minute? We did!
Visiting National Parks – educational and inspirational
August 13, 2019
When Skoolie becomes school – National Parks are educational as well as incredible places to visit on a US road trip.
Happy Campers
August 1, 2019
Camping in America – how are the Travelling Chimps managing as they adapt to their new life living on campsites
Camping in a Skoolie in America
August 1, 2019
How easy is it to travel around and camp in a Skoolie? Find out about the different options – from private to state to free camping.
America – we have arrived
July 21, 2019
UK2USA skoolie – we finally meet our bus in America!
Our year in an American school-bus
July 21, 2019
Our amazing 14,000 mile road-trip took us to 20 different states and saw us travel the length and width of America in an iconic Skoolie.
Why choose a family gap year in North America?
April 3, 2019
A family gap year is likely to be a once in a lifetime experience, We wanted to make sure we chose a destination that would work for all of us.
Planning a family gap year in a converted Skoolie
April 3, 2019
A family gap year is likely to be a once in a lifetime experience, We wanted to make sure we chose a destination that would work for all of us.
How to get a United States B2 visa for a family gap year
March 20, 2019
If you want to take your family to the U.S for more than the ESTA visa allows, you need to apply for a B2 visa. This post explains how.
We bought an American school bus
March 7, 2019
Yes, it’s true. We now own a 37ft yellow school bus that until recently was ferrying kids to lessons in Nampa, Idaho. We plan to
Can you still go travelling in your forties?
December 4, 2018
Like lots of people, our twenties and thirties were spontaneous and fun but our forties feel a bit sedate. We’re starting to rethink that now and make sure life really does begin at 40.